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If you tell most people that someone was arrested for soliciting a prostitute, they might imagine some guy driving late at night in a run-down neighborhood offering money to random prostitutes on the street. Any experienced criminal defense lawyer in Miami knows that there’s potentially a lot more to it – or, quite possibly, a […]
Mystery shoppers are employed in some large stores to pretend to be customers. The idea is that the “customer” assesses the level of service they get from the store employees and hopefully gives some useful feedback to store management so they can provide a better service in future. Mystery shoppers are not expected to wander […]
Florida is only one of three states in the U.S. in which judges have little influence over whether juveniles are sentenced in the adult courts or the juvenile courts. The decision is an important one because the way offenders are treated in an adult court is quite different from the way they are treated in […]
A pick-up truck and a toy gun resulted in three men from Collier County ending up in jail over the weekend, charged with robbery. Deputies apprehended and arrested 18 year old David Lee Moya, Devon Charles and Alfredo Garcia, after they allegedly demanded money from people attending a small gathering last Saturday in Golden Gate, […]
Jack Utsick was extradited from Brazil to Miami in late 2014 charged with fleecing millions of dollars from investors. After a long period of working as a pilot for TWA, Utsick decided to undertake what he had always wanted to do and that was to be a concert promoter. This he did, high in a […]
The Florida Times-Union reported recently that a Jacksonville man could face a 120 year prison sentence for firing two shots without causing any injuries. 58 year old Randal Ratledge, who is classified as an Army Veteran, is on trial. Criminal defense attorneys for the defendant have requested that the judge hearing the case, Judge Jack […]
It has been recently reported that an immigrant from South America pretended he had been born in Puerto Rico and used a Florida driver license to get a U.S. passport. This incident is one of many that has occurred in Miami in the last 12 months and has been brought to the attention of the […]
Police are seeking help identifying a woman who it has been reported drugged and robbed two men on different occasions following meetings in two different Miami area high-end restaurants. The first incident took place at Morton’s Restaurant while the second occurred at Hillstone Restaurant, but both on the same night. Police have released surveillance photos […]
Not long ago, the British royal, Kate Windsor ex Middleton, was on a good will visit to Australia with her husband, Prince William. On one memorable occasion her billowing skirt blew up with a sudden gust of wind from an Australian Air Force helicopter that had landed to pick them up. All eyes were immediately […]
A 22 year old man called Sean Francis Tucker of Parkland, Florida has been accused of peering through the window of a bathroom watching someone else’s wife taking a shower. Furthermore, this is the 2nd time this young man has been caught in the act. Tucker was arrested after the woman’s husband caught Tucker in […]
Few people manage to get arrested twice in a single day, but that’s what Port Richey man Donald Garter managed to achieve last Sunday when he first got himself arrested for criminal mischief then later the same night was arrested again for auto burglary. Facing a charge of criminal mischief is probably enough for most […]
A man was quickly arrested for a bank robbery in West Boca Raton after his fingerprints were left behind on the ransom note he handed over to the bank teller. The Sheriff’s Office at Palm Beach County apprehended and arrested 25 year old Stephen Palmieri after he allegedly entered a branch of the Wells Fargo […]
Two Florida men wreaked havoc at a party celebrating a prison release recently. Obviously not really realizing how good being out of prison can feel one ex jail inmate and his buddy hosted the prison release party at a house they had broken into. The owner of the house was away for a few days […]
If you saw a couple of shifty looking people idling around a parking lot as dusk was about to fall you might think that a car theft was about to take place or some car windows were going to be smashed in order to relieve the vehicle’s owner of valuable possessions left conspicuously on the […]
A would be robber who already had a conviction for a previous felony got more than he bargained for when he attempted to rob a convenience store in Jacksonville Beach recently. The 32 year old man, Jacob Mercer, wore a Darth Vader mask and dark clothing when he entered the convenience store and allegedly pointed […]
What Is Vehicular Homicide and How Does DUI Affect It? Vehicular homicide is a serious crime that combines two factors: 1. Your driving was reckless, not just negligent; and 2. A person died as a direct result of your reckless driving. The difference between ‘reckless’ and ‘negligent’ is an important one. To be judged as […]
Sex trafficking is a serious offense in Florida. If you are being investigated or have been charged and are awaiting trial, you should immediately seek the help of a criminal defense attorney like Albert Quirantes Esq. who is experienced in helping defendants get a just outcome at a trial. Recently in South Florida, a man […]
👩⚖️ The Supreme Court is set to hear pivotal cases this Monday, spotlighting the intricate balance between government and social media giants. The focus? The controversial laws from Texas and Florida aimed at regulating content on platforms like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). 📜 The essence of the debate lies in whether these laws infringe […]
People often think if they borrow an item from someone, whether a work colleague or a friend, that this can never be considered a criminal offence. Unfortunately life isn’t quite as simple as that. Even if you have asked a friend if you can borrow one of their valuable items you could be accused of […]
Rape, or unwanted sexual harassment, is not uncommon in Florida. As long as the incident is reported and investigated without delay and the perpetrator is charged s/he will end up in court to face the charge in no time at all. Rape is one of those intentional crimes that instil fear in the victim. So […]
The use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has been controversial for a long time but finally Florida recognized that it had to change its laws in relation to this use of the drug. This without a doubt made Florida patients happy as they can now legally obtain it to help relieve the pain from a […]
Everyone likes to believe they live in a country that promotes freedom of speech but does this apply to what we post online? Many internet forums and social media platforms are free to access and use. More often than not they are used to share positive information and rarely are threats against individuals posted on […]
If you are about to be arrested anywhere in Florida, even if you think you are about to be arrested, it is not a smart idea to refuse or resist arrest. Resisting arrest in Florida is a crime and you can be punished for resisting arrest, even if you haven’t done anything wrong. An arrest […]
